Women in Sports: Life Lessons for Tomorrow’s Leaders
Join us as CCW shines a spotlight on this game-changing moment in women’s sports. We'll dive into advancement, inclusion, and fair pay with a dynamic panel of Columbia alumnae leading the charge in various areas of sport. Hear about their journeys and how their athletic backgrounds have shaped their paths to make a lasting impact on their lives and industries. This engaging discussion will celebrate the power and resilience of women in sports.
Light refreshments will be available prior to the start of the program followed by a closing reception featuring local food and beverages.
This will be a hybrid event. If you would like to attend online, please check back shortly for the Zoom link.
Alumnae panelists:
- Ishwara Glassman Chrein CC’02 SIPA’03, former President of Chicago Fire FC; Columbia Lecturer in Sports Management
- Devon Martin CC’90, three-time TEAM USA distance coach; head coach at Central Park Track Club and Atalanta NYC
- Katie Meili CC’13, two-time Olympic swimming medalist; USA Swimming board member; FINA World Swimming Champion
- Nzingha Prescod CC’15, two-time Olympic fencer and world champion; PISTE Founder & CEO
- Moderated by Sam Marchiano CC’89, sports journalist; founding board member, Athlete Ally, a non-profit LGBTQ athletic advocacy group